Who is OPENLANE UK?
OPENLANE Europe was founded in Belgium in 2004 and has offices in 5 European countries (Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, France) and the UK. Today, the headquarters of OPENLANE Europe are still located in Belgium (Tienen).
After the acquisition in 2019 by OPENLANE USA, a worldwide market leader of remarketing and technology solutions for vehicles, we became part of an even bigger group that guarantees to “Make used car wholesale easy”. This is a promise to our customers, who can experience operational excellence when working with us.
In a rapidly growing and evolving company like OPENLANE we are looking for dedicated people, who can make the difference in our growth scenario and have PRIDE in the company that they work for. We have a team of passionate people who respect each other, are integer, inclusive and who take ownership. Our OPENLANE people call our culture “family and result-driven” and like the flexibility and possibilities for internal mobility.
What will you do?
OPENLANE UK is seeking a .NET Software Developer to join our team in Chester. This key role provides software development and support for the delivery and execution of OPENLANE UK on-premises, cloud, and associated web portals. In this role, you will work with experts in a variety of fields and contribute with the software development teams in building digital automotive remarketing products.
You will contribute to the support and development of technical requirements, scope, planning and design to ensure a suitable solution. You will act as a key member of the IT team to ensure timely forward movement of said features.
This role will involve working in a dynamic environment and collaborating with team members of different departments, perspectives, and backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with automobile remarketing, as well as proven experience as a software developer.
This role requires a deep understanding of frontend and backend web service development, data integration, and emerging technologies. In partnership with the Solutions Architect, this role aids in knitting together our technologies and solutions to meet the current and emerging needs of our business partners. This role will also ensure proper alignment with corporate coding standards and industry best practices.
Requirements
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You need to be the cornerstone in the web development team
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Deliver high quality solutions which meet and exceed business expectations
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Coordinate code promotion and environment refreshes using DevOps methodologies and tools
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Ensure developers adhere to evolving coding standards, framework best practices, team processes, tool sets and industry development trends
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Evaluate and lead prototyping of technical capabilities from the developer community and emerging technology that would benefit the vision of the organization
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Ensure partnership with the Solutions Architect, Information Risk, and other corporate resources to ensure product designs are feasible and that implementations align with the organization’s strategy
Must haves:
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5+ years’ experience in technical roles in software development teams
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Full stack development
- C#
- ASP.NET
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HTML5, CSS3
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JavaScript
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Bootstrap
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Systems integration experience via RESTful and/or SOAP services
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GIT
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Excellent communication skills and a willingness to speak with the business
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Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents
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Initiative and taking ownership
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Experience working within an Agile/Scrum framework
- Strong teamwork, self-management, problem-solving abilities
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Excellent communication skills (active listening, written, and verbal)
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Excellent troubleshooting skills
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Learning agility - learning new business processes and priorities, technical architectures and developments, and companies and work teams
Benefits
PAY & BENEFITS
At OPENLANE Europe, pay is determined based on role impact, experience, skills and internal fairness.
In addition to the base salary, our package includes:
- Company bonus
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Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Only roles that can be performed from an alternative work location are eligible for occasional remote work. In that case, working from home is allowed for up to a maximum of two days.
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Learning & development support
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Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international, and innovative environment
Are we the perfect match?
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Can you fulfill this vital function within our online auction platform?
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Are you dedicated and able to communicate within a down-to-earth company where we highly believe in a can-do mentality?
Then GO FOR IT and take your career to the next level.
Send us your CV in and motivation letter and become part of the OPENLANE team and contribute to a high performing culture. Please take note that the recruitment interviews will take place in English.
OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
